The Claire Lynch Band June 19, 2010

Presented by PineCone & the Town of Holly Springs.
$20 PineCone members, $25 general public
For tickets, call 919-567-4000; or order online at www.etix.com
Back by popular demand, the Claire Lynch Band is high on the bluegrass world's A-List, with musicians whose accolades include International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Female Vocalist of the Year and two Grammy nominations for Best Bluegrass Album (Claire) and two IBMA Bass Player of the Year awards (Mark Schatz). Claire's own musical direction dates back to the days of the Front Porch String Band, resulting in a seasoned sound with a down-home, front porch sensibility—until you realize that it's a rare front porch, indeed, that has ever hosted musicians of this caliber. Matt Wingate is the newest band member, joining the band after stints with The Greencards and The Lovell Sisters, he won Merlefest's Doc Watson Guitar Championship at the age of 15! Bassist Mark Schatz keeps the band grounded with his deft touch and masterful instinct for groove, and Toronto native Jason Thomas brings monster chops on fiddle and mandolin, supported by remarkable musical versatility and imagination that have made him instantly at home in one of the greatest bluegrass bands currently on the scene.

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